Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund Class C Shares (FGFCX)
| Fund Assets | 1.65B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.90% |
| Min. Investment | $1,500 |
| Turnover | 66.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.69 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.51% |
| Dividend Growth | 255.14% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 43.33 |
| YTD Return | 9.21% |
| 1-Year Return | 33.45% |
| 5-Year Return | 58.14% |
| 52-Week Low | 29.14 |
| 52-Week High | 43.38 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 85 |
| Inception Date | Sep 30, 1998 |
About FGFCX
Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund Class C Shares is an actively managed mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital growth. The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of equity securities issued by foreign companies outside the United States, spanning both developed and emerging markets. Through a blend of large-cap stocks from multiple regions—including Europe and Asia—the fund aims for balanced exposure across industries, with a portfolio construction style that does not favor either growth or value stocks, placing it in the foreign large-blend category. A key aspect of this fund is its global diversification, which seeks to reduce single-market risk and tap into growth opportunities worldwide. The fund’s strategy involves managing risks associated with international investing, such as currency fluctuations, political uncertainty, and variable financial standards. It may also use derivatives as part of its investment approach, adding another dimension to risk and return management. With its focus on non-U.S. leaders in their respective industries, the fund serves investors looking to broaden the geographic scope of their equity holdings beyond domestic markets.
Performance
FGFCX had a total return of 33.45% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.08%.
Equivalent Funds
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Top 10 Holdings
21.02% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN | 3.11% |
| SAP SE | SAP | 2.24% |
| AXA SA | CS | 2.14% |
| HSBC Holdings plc | HSBA | 2.07% |
| SSE plc | SSE | 2.05% |
| Keyence Corporation | 6861 | 1.93% |
| Hitachi, Ltd. | 6501 | 1.89% |
| UniCredit S.p.A. | UCG | 1.87% |
| Rentokil Initial plc | RTO | 1.85% |
| Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. | 7012 | 1.85% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.7058 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | $2.98198 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | $0.2657 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.77271 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Dec 26, 2023 | $0.1569 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $0.62511 | Dec 19, 2023 |